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We hear the adventures of John Wilton, also known as Tango Pasty, rider, storyteller, tour leader, and author.

John is the founder of Moto Ventura Tours, guiding riders through unforgettable motorcycle adventures across the globe. He’s also the author of Groovers on the Maneuvers, where he documents the spirit of motorcycling through gripping stories from the road.

We talk about what it means to live a life of adventure, why motorcycles are the ultimate cultural bridge, and the lessons he’s learned from a life spent traveling and writing.

Timestamps:

0:00 Introduction – Meet John Wilton (Tango Pastie)
4:25 Life in the Royal Navy
6:45 Writing “Groovers on the Maneuvers”
8:35 Transition to Law Enforcement
11:45 Family Motorcycle History
13:20 Getting Back Into Motorcycles After the Navy
15:00 Police Bikes & Riding Stories
19:30 Chasing Shadows – The Biker Mindset
24:00 Creating Content & Telling Stories
26:00 Early Motorcycle Videos & Humor
28:00 Developing the Tango Pastie Persona
32:00 Humor, Monty Python, and Coping with Life
34:00 European Motorcycle Adventures & Shenanigans
36:00 The 50 Med Kits Ride to Ukraine
38:00 Reflections on Ukraine & World Events
40:00 Starting Moto Ventura Tours
42:00 Building a Motorcycle Tour Business
44:00 Tour Stories – Lichtenstein & Switzerland
48:00 Industry Changes & The State of Motorcycling
50:00 Supporting Small Businesses & Community
52:00 What’s Next for John – Upcoming Tours & YouTube
54:00 Speed Round – Rapid Fire Questions
56:00 Final Thoughts & Where to Find John Online

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